Description

This new 2nd edition explains in an accessible fashion one of the most technical and pitfall-strewn areas of family law practice. It looks at the law and procedure relating to the redistribution of pension rights on divorce, covering the different types of pensions, the powers and procedures of the court, the actuarial issues involved, and how to deal with the many different situations that can arise.The 2nd edition has been completely updated to cover new legislation, with extensive notes on current regulations.

Explains what powers the court has to intervene and redistribute pension rights

Goes through the procedural mechanisms which the court will follow in carrying out intervention and redistribution

Discusses the circumstances in which the court will consider it appropriate to intervene and redistribute pension rights or make some other compensatory provision

Examines the options available to the court when there is no definitive ruling

Looks at the actuarial issues that can arise

Includes all the standard forms required

Features a comprehensive series of tables and ready-reckoners to assist in determining the best course for clients

Table of Contents

PREFACE

SECTION A: LAW AND PROCEDUREChapter 1. Different types of pensionChapter 2. Cash EquivalentsChapter 3. Historical overview of pension redistribution by the courts on divorceChapter 4. Law and procedure in relation to Pension Sharing OrdersChapter 5. Law and procedure in relation to Pension Attachment OrdersChapter 6. International IssuesChapter 7. Pensions on Divorce and InsolvencyChapter 8. Solutions for cases in which Pension Sharing Orders are not appropriateChapter 9. The work of the Pensions OmbudsmanChapter 10. Implementation IssuesChapter 11. Pension sharing and attachment on dissolution of civil partnershipChapter 12. The Section 25 factors, Fairness and Equality in relation to pensionsChapter 13. Off-setting